The DLSU Green Spikers and Ateneo Blue Eagles will face once more later this week with a Final Four slot in stake in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tournament.
Two Final Four seats have been secured, with two left up for grabs in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament.
Three teams are vying for the last two spots, namely De La Salle University (8-3), University of Santo Tomas (7-5), and Ateneo de Manila University (6-6).
With their records all close by, every game will matter for the teams hoping to secure a seat into the next round.
Let’s take a look at how this week’s action could decide the Final Four race.
April 17, 2024 (Wednesday)
De La Salle vs Adamson (2:00 p.m.)
The Green Spikers are coming off a huge four-set victory against National University, boosting their chances of a Final Four finish.
Of course, the job is not done for La Salle but a win over Adamson will all but seal their ticket to the semifinals.
The Falcons, however, are no easy opponent even after falling to the University of the Philippines on Saturday. Adamson was able to repel the Ateneo Blue Eagles in three sets in the first round of eliminations.
UE vs FEU (4:00 p.m.)
At this point, it’s all about securing the top spot for the Tamaraws.
Sitting with a 10-1 record, FEU will look to make quick work of the Red Warriors, who have struggled throughout Season 86.
April 20, 2024 (Saturday)
FEU vs UP (2:00 p.m.)
Just a few days after their match against UE, the Tamaraws will face the Fighting Maroons this time around, another team that has struggled in the season.
But with their first win already in the books, UP will look to ride on that momentum against the streaking FEU.
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Adamson vs NU (4:00 p.m.)
Even after their loss against La Salle, the Bulldogs have the inside track to securing a twice-to-beat advantage.
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NU will look to vent their ire against Adamson as they look to establish supremacy in the men's tournament.
April 21, 2024 (Sunday)
UE vs UST (2:00 p.m.)
The Tiger Spikers will have a bit more than a week to recuperate and gear up for their second-to-last match in the elimination round.
UST aims to redeem itself from its defeat against FEU by taking on UE, aiming to bolster its chances of securing a Final Four slot.
De La Salle vs Ateneo (4:00 p.m.)
To cap it all off, it will be a crucial match between long-time rivals, DLSU and Ateneo.
With a Final Four slot at stake, expect both teams to give it their all throughout the match.
If it’s anything like their first-round encounter, then UAAP fans will be in for a thrilling showdown between the Green Spikers and Blue Eagles.